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Careers & Volunteering

Will you join us? ARC teams are reimagining humanitarianism for the 21st Century. We are on a mission to transform our work to be more human, impactful, relevant and authentic. The world’s problems are tougher than ever, but we also see an unprecedented opportunity to bring a world full of amazing people together to work on these hard challenges.

Let’s Do Something

ARC often hosts events and opportunities open to the public, and we speak to community groups all the time. We also love new ideas and the chance to work with new people and groups to make change in the world. You can find ways to get to know us and get involved or reach out to an ARC team member to simply ask a question or inquire about how we might work together.

Many Ways to Give

We believe that giving is an incredibly personal experience – and that’s why people choose to give in so many different ways. But deciding how to give can also be an overwhelming experience. We’ve compiled some of the most common ways that people choose to support refugees and the American Refugee Committee. Please use the information provided as a guide but know that at the American Refugee Committee we remain open to new and different ways of giving.

Shelter

For those who have fled their homes, having a safe, reliable roof overhead can be the first step to finding stability once again. We work to provide this most basic need, giving shelter and vital household items to people who have none. With years of experience, we are experts in the design and construction of durable, cost-effective structures. We build housing, latrines, showers, and cooking areas to help restore a sense of home and stability to vulnerable communities.

Refugee camps and settlements are usually established as a short-term solution, but it’s often the case that the camps will be needed for a longer period of time than first thought. A common characteristic of many of the shelter models ARC uses is that they can be easily upgraded into transitional and more permanent shelters with minor structural reinforcements and replacements.

Global Builders

For years, ARC has provided shelter support around the world. From emergency tents and shelters in the days and weeks following a disaster to shelters that some families may live in for a decade or more, ARC has built shelters from Pakistan to Somalia, Haiti to South Sudan.

In Rwanda, ARC’s fingerprints can be found in all of Rwanda’s six refugee camps – we built many of the shelters and structures in the camps. Most recently, during the 2015 influx of Burundian refugees, we led the construction of Mahama refugee camp. Acting quickly alongside other partners, we provided shelter to over 28,000 people. Since the initial phase of construction in Mahama, we have continued to work alongside the community to understand what they need most. We’ve built semi-permanent structures enabling families to move from temporary structures into a more durable home. We also believe in the importance of sustainable construction and responsible building practices. In Rwanda, we lobbied for the use of environmentally friendly building materials which will be introduced in future building projects.

In Somalia, we use construction as a training opportunity for community members and an employment program for carpenters and masons looking for work. With the help of these skilled workers, we’ve built latrines that provide safe, clean solutions for communities and rehabilitated damaged wells. With a capacity-building approach, we work locally to procure building materials and in return stimulate the economy for internally displaced Somalis.